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Produced by Tipharco Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company, Tranagliptin 5 drug contains the main ingredient Linagliptin and is indicated in the treatment of type II diabetes. What are the specific uses and uses of the drug?
1. Uses and indications of Tranagliptin 5
Drug Tranagliptin 5 is used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and applied to adult patients. The drug will work to improve blood sugar control.
Indications for monotherapy: For patients who have not been able to control blood sugar well by diet and exercise. Patients who are not suitable for metformin use may be intolerant or have concomitant renal failure (metformin is contraindicated in patients with renal failure). Indications for combination therapy: Tranagliptin 5 may be co-administered with Pioglitazone, Metformin or a lower dose of Sulfonylurea to reduce the possibility of hypoglycaemia. There are currently no data on the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of Tranagliptin 5.
2. Dosage and usage of Tranagliptin 5Mg
Tranagliptin 5 is made in the form of film-coated tablets, so it will be taken orally. The drug can be taken before or after a meal, at any time of the day.
About dosage:
Adults are recommended to use 5mg/time per day; In combination with Linagliptin and a sulfonylurea, a lower dose of a sulfonylurea may be considered to reduce the risk of hypoglycaemia; People with kidney failure, liver failure, the elderly can apply as usual without adjusting the dose. The above dosage is for reference only, in order to have the correct dosage and suitable for your condition, users should consult a professional doctor.
3. Contraindications for Tranagliptin 5
There are no data on the safety and effectiveness of the drug in children and adolescents, so it should not be used by people under 18 years of age; Cases of hypersensitivity to any component of the drug; People with type 1 diabetes or ketoacidosis.
4. Treatments in case of missed dose or overdose
If you accidentally forget a dose or take a supplement as soon as you remember it. However, if it is close to the time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue taking as directed.
In case of overdose, it is necessary to immediately notify the doctor in charge so that possible complications can be monitored. If abnormal complications appear, supportive measures such as bowel and gastric lavage should be carried out, then clinical monitoring and other necessary treatment measures should be applied.
5. Some possible side effects of Tranagliptin 5
Common side effects such as increased lipase;
Uncommon side effects: Infections and infections, nasopharyngitis, hypersensitivity reactions, respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders, cough, rash; Rare side effects: Urticaria , edema, increased amylase, pancreatitis, bullous pemphigoid.
6. Be careful when using Tranagliptin 5
The following cases should be used with caution when using Tranagliptin 5:
There have been reports of the occurrence of acute pancreatitis when using Linagliptin, so if there are signs of suspicion for this disease, the drug should be discontinued; There is a risk of hypoglycemia; When used as monotherapy an incidence of hypoglycaemia was comparable to that of placebo; Several experiments have also shown that when linagliptin is combined with non- or minimally hypoglycemic agents such as metformin, thiazolidinediones, the rate of hypoglycaemia in linagliptin is similar to that of placebo; Caution when using linagliptin in combination with a sulfonylurea, because this substance causes hypoglycaemia, should reduce the amount of sulfonylurea There are no reports or accurate data on the effects of Tranagliptin in pregnant women. Therefore, the use of drugs should be avoided during this period; There is information on the effect of the drug in animals showing that the drug is excreted in the milk of linagliptin in the mother's milk, however, there are no results in humans, so it should be considered for use in lactating women; This drug does not cause drowsiness, so it can be used for people who need mental concentration such as driving or operating machinery. The above is important information about the drug Tranagliptin 5, if you need to answer more questions about the drug, users can discuss directly with the prescribing doctor to get the appropriate indications.
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